The following alert was posted to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Over the last several days, our agency has taken reports of individuals who received messages on their computers about a data breach or being infected with a virus. The individuals were provided a phone number to call and spoke with subjects purporting to be from tech support and/or financial institutions. The individuals allowed remote access to their computer and/or were directed to withdraw cash from their accounts which was subsequently turned over to a male courier who came to their houses.

We ask that you to be mindful of this scam occurring in the area. If you receive a notification on your device about a virus or data breach:

DO NOT respond by calling the number listed on the screen

DO NOT allow remote access to your device

DO NOT withdraw cash at the request of someone you don’t know or trust

If you have experienced similar incidents recently, please feel free to contact your local law enforcement agency to make a report and seek further guidance. Thank you!